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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,293.64, 41,800.82 and 17,715.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,293.64, 41,800.82 and 17,715.96 is: 24,445.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,293.64 : 41,800.82 = 17,715.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,293.64/41,800.82 = 17,715.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,293.64x = 41,800.82 × 17,715.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,293.64x = 740,541,655.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,541,655.09/30,293.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,445.45

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